Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum to reopen Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump issued a public ultimatum to Iran, demanding it reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. He threatened military action, specifically mentioning potential strikes on Iranian power plants, if the demand was not met.

Trump warned of severe consequences, using the phrase 'total decimation,' though the specific nature of the threatened military action was not detailed. The ultimatum centers on ensuring the critical waterway, a major route for global oil shipments, remains open.

The current status of the ultimatum and any official response from the Iranian government to this specific threat is not clear from the headlines.